This is a word Almeda Hunter used in many conversations, and while she often used it to describe other people, those who knew her say that it was she who embodied its meaning. Almeda was a spitfire with a passion for family, flowers and music, and by all accounts, she lived every moment of

Andy Younger is the man in charge of the biggest day of the year. As director of the Health Plus Crim Festival of Road Races, he oversees every tent, water bottle and volunteer on the fourth Saturday of August when the city is packed with people from all over the world. This is Andy’s second

Mike MacDonald and Stephanie K., aka “Mike & Stephanie in the Morning” on Flint’s CK 105.5 recently celebrated ten years together rockin’ Flint area radio listeners on their morning commutes. My City asked the dynamic duo to share a few of their “Flint Faves.”WHEN YOU BRING VISITORS TO FLINT, WHERE DO YOU TAKE THEM TO

The first day of summer proved a perfect day for the much-anticipated grand opening of the Flint Famers’ Market. The longest day of the year was warm and sunny as thousands upon thousands of people gathered from all across the state to enjoy the Market at its new Downtown location. My son Matt and granddaughter

There’s no denying that home improvement is expensive. We’ve all entertained a vague suspicion at the checkout counter of a hardware store that there must be a better way to buy project supplies. It’s not just the expense that bothers us; it’s the sensation that somewhere in our throw-away society, someone is sending to the

For many children who are bullied at school, on the bus and online, it feels as if there is no escape from their torment. In fact, the maleficence of some bullies is so incessant that a growing number of American kids commit suicide – hence the coined term bullycide. Local theatre producer Lori Thompson of

Ask those who remember blissful days at camp – canoeing, making s’mores and singing campfire songs – and they’ll probably say that it’s an experience at the core of their childhood. Kids who are chronically ill, however, are typically denied access to this quintessential experience by their healthcare needs. No longer. In April, YMCA Camp

A typical hospital auxiliary is formed after a hospital is founded to raise funds and help reach financial goals. In the case of McLaren, however, the opposite is true. On April 10, the McLaren Auxiliary celebrated a 95-year history of giving back and making a difference. The McLaren Auxiliary has roots that go nearly as

“Chasing the Dragon” is a slang phrase used by heroin addicts alluding to the pursuit of the ultimate high. But sometimes, when the dragon wins, people die. The Call It was February 14, 2011 when a frantic call was made to Genesee County 911 by the mother of a 17-year-old girl in Fenton. Her voice

According to Sonya Jackson, a registered nurse at Hurley Medical Center, being a nurse isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. As president of the Greater Flint Black Nurses Association, it’s important that her calling is upheld to the highest standard. And as members of GFBNA, area nurses have networking and educational opportunities that

It’s something we don’t like to talk about or even think about, but child abuse and neglect are problems far too serious to ignore. In Michigan, the numbers are staggering – in 2012, there were 33,434 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect, and 2,200 of those children were from Genesee County. Last year in